Sugartime (1995)

Directors

John N. Smith

Cast

Elias Koteas, John Turturro, Mary-Louise Parker, Maury Chaykin

The story

In the late 1950s, Chicago Outfit boss Sam Giancana becomes infatuated with singer Phyllis McGuire of The McGuire Sisters after seeing her perform in Las Vegas. Although Phyllis is initially wary of Giancana's reputation, the two begin a passionate and highly publicized affair. Giancana aggressively courts her, boasting about the extravagant lengths he has gone to create romantic settings and demanding, "Look at me when I'm talking at you," reflecting his controlling personality.

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